Description

Dieffenbachia ‘Compacta’ is a compact tropical houseplant with lush, patterned green and cream foliage. Its smaller size makes it ideal for shelves, desks, and indoor displays.

💧 Watering

Water when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Keep lightly moist but never waterlogged, and reduce watering during winter.

☀️ Light

Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates medium light. Protect from Malta’s strong direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.

🍃 Foliage / Growth

Forms a compact, bushy plant with broad, beautifully variegated leaves. Warm conditions and moderate humidity encourage healthy growth.

🪴 Potting Mix

Use a rich but well-draining houseplant mix with added perlite or orchid bark. Always use a pot with drainage holes.

🌿 Fertilizer

Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted balanced houseplant fertilizer. Reduce feeding in winter.

🐕🐈 Pet Safety

Toxic to cats and dogs. Dieffenbachia contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if eaten.

🌬️ Air Purifying

Dieffenbachia is often promoted as air-purifying, but its effect in normal homes is limited. It is best valued for its attractive, lush foliage.

*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.